Multiple research projects hit a snag at once. How do you navigate through the chaos?

Prioritize and Break Down Problems: Assess the urgency of each project based on deadlines and impact. Focus on resolving the most critical issues by breaking them into manageable tasks. Collaborate, Delegate, and Reallocate Resources: Engage team members and external experts for fresh perspectives, delegate tasks where possible, and strategically address bottlenecks. Stay Solution-Oriented and Communicate Clearly: Focus on finding solutions instead of dwelling on problems. Maintain open communication with stakeholders and remain patient and calm while tackling one issue at a time.

If you are in a snag because of a supply chain issue, by an absence on your team, by weather that makes the research setting inaccessible, or for another reason, there might still be potential for progress. Zoom in: Could you improve your code quality? Could you learn an alternative method? Can you help with another process in your organization until the snag subsides? Zoom out: Take a step back from the details to assess the bigger picture. Consider what can be done to help your organization move closer to its goals. 🧭 Navigate through the chaos by becoming curious about what is really happening and what is possible in your particular research situation.